# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 JANUARY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/weather-forecast-for-01-january-2026/
- Published: 2025-12-31T17:23:03+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

## Heavy Rains and Thundershowers Expected Across Much of Sri Lanka on January 1

The Department of Meteorology forecasts **widespread showers and thundershowers 
across several parts of Sri Lanka** on **Thursday, January 1, 2026**, with the risk
of **fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm in some areas**.

According to the weather advisory issued at **2.00 p.m.**, **showers or thundershowers
will occur at times** in the **Northern, Eastern, Central, North-Central, North-
Western, and Uva provinces**. Meteorologists warn that **fairly heavy rain above
75 mm** is likely at **isolated locations in the Central, North-Western, and Uva
provinces**, as well as in the **Batticaloa and Ampara districts**.

Elsewhere across the island, **afternoon and evening showers or thundershowers are
expected after 2.00 p.m.**, contributing to generally unsettled weather conditions.

**Misty conditions** are forecast during the **early morning hours** in parts of
the **Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces**, along with the **Galle and Matara districts**,
which may reduce visibility, especially in hilly and low-lying areas.

The Department of Meteorology urges the **general public to remain vigilant** and
take **necessary safety precautions** against **temporary localized strong winds,
heavy rainfall, and lightning** associated with thundershowers. Residents in landslide-
prone and flood-risk areas are advised to closely monitor official weather updates.

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